B-Sides and Rarities
by Beach House
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Jun 30, 2017
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 47
  3. Negative: 3 out of 47
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  1. Ricko
    Feb 27, 2018
    7
    I've always like Beach House. They are out on their own in the weird dreamy indie pop genre they dwell in. "B-Sides and Rarities" is much more than a collection of throw aways an leftovers. Many of the songs are album quality and many tracks are alternate versions of some of their best stuff. It understandibly has more of the feel of a collection rather than an album but it is still quiteI've always like Beach House. They are out on their own in the weird dreamy indie pop genre they dwell in. "B-Sides and Rarities" is much more than a collection of throw aways an leftovers. Many of the songs are album quality and many tracks are alternate versions of some of their best stuff. It understandibly has more of the feel of a collection rather than an album but it is still quite cohesive in style as all the songs are built around the unmistakable Beach House aesthetic. This is a must have for fans of the band. Funnily enough, while not their best release, it mightactually be a decent point to introduce yourself to the band.… Expand
  2. All_ButTrU4
    Aug 25, 2022
    4
    Not rrally essential but nonetheless nothing feels off or low quality. Sure you can understand why the decisions to ommit or change some songs would occur but it's never mystifying choices.
  3. AnthonyMiller
    May 16, 2019
    10
    I tend to stay away from b sides as they are more for hardcore fans but this is a beauty

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Record Collector
    Jul 21, 2017
    80
    Despite being a compilation, this collection has an immaculate flow--like all Beach House albums.
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  2. PopMatters
    Jul 14, 2017
    70
    Uneven though the offerings may be, there are some serious gems to be found here, and the collection adds further definition to our understanding of a band too often reduced by oversimplified interpretations.
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  3. The 405
    Jul 10, 2017
    70
    This is more a record for hardcore fans than casual ones, though there are some distinct highlights.
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